Specialist Academic Studies
The aims of the study program Food Microbiology and Safety on specialist academic studies are to expand students’ knowledge gained during master academic studies in the field of Technological engineering (Food Microbiology and Safety). Development of creative skills necessary for organization, realization and control of microbiological safety and control of food in its every segment (raw material, intermediate products and final products), for all subjects in the food chain business, as well as for organization, realization and control of microbiological analysis an accredited and factory laboratories and scientific institutions are also aims of this study program. Apart from that, the aims of the study program are that students gain knowledge on modern approach and quality control concept of the results of microbiological food analyses. Integrated management system of quality control of microbiological analyses of the results and current national and international regulations dealing with quality control of microbiological analyses of the results is one more aim. Furthermore, the aims of the study program are also development of the skills for independent and team work, presentation and interpretation of paper results to specialist and wider audience as well as development of students’ awareness for the need of permanent education.
The program of Specialist academic studies Cosmetic Technology is focused on the acquisition of academic knowledge and practical skills necessary for independent managing of the technological process of production of cosmetics and personal care products and, also, for solving the existing problems inherent in the production process. Expanding the knowledge acquired within the master academic studies with new knowledge in the field of cosmetic technology allows specialists to independently and creatively solve the problem formulation and reformulation of certain groups of cosmetic products, professional and competent selection of appropriate equipment and technological process of production, as well as to influence the factors of colloidal and microbiological stability of the finished products, which meet the modern requirements of quality, safety and efficiency. Acquiring knowledge in the field of national, European and international regulations concerning the production, transport and quality control of cosmetic products, allows the high competence and independence of graduated specialist in all aspects related to product registration and control of their quality. The program of Specialist academic studies Cosmetic Technology lasts one year (two semesters) and includes two mandatory (first semester) and five elective (two in the first and three in the second semester) courses, as well as the creation of Specialist thesis. Teaching take place by working with small groups of students and mentoring, and at the end of study, the student acquires 60 ECTS.